Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $58,860 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.30
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $77,900
Employed locally 42,520
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $58,860
    75th
    $69,160
    90th
    $77,900

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 68% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Warner Robins, GA $62,080
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $61,990
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,380
    Logan, UT-ID $56,910
    Savannah, GA $56,590

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,220
    Light Truck Drivers $44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,960
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Atlanta, GA is $28.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.5% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.